What will you do?
Working as an industrial cleaning operator or high pressure spray operator, you set up the site, determine the approach and prepare the material, equipment and tools. You clean the installations, sort and dispose of hazardous waste (except asbestos), check the work carried out and clean the tools afterwards. You keep clear work records and always work according to the hygiene and safety rules, safely and with respect for the environment.
- Set up the site and determine the approach
- Prepare the material, equipment and tools
- Clean industrial installations, pipelines and tanks
- Sort and dispose of hazardous waste
- Check the work that has been carried out
- Clean the tools and equipment
- Keep work records and work safely and cleanly
Skills to develop
- Physically fit for demanding, sometimes confined space work
- Careful handling of hazardous waste and cleaning products
- Willing to work outdoors and at varying sites
- Strong safety awareness and respect for the procedures
Your foundation for this occupation
Industrial cleaning requires knowledge of contamination, equipment and work permits. Cleaning production machinery differs from ordinary building cleaning.
From preparation to your first day
Develop the practical skills
Practise setup, screening and controlled cleaning on training equipment. Learn which release is required before approaching machinery.
Check your work
Check the agreed cleanliness criteria and record work and deviations. Hand equipment back through the release procedure.
How can you grow?
Specialise in food production, tank cleaning or high-pressure work before progressing to planning or supervision.
Frequently asked questions
Why does preparation take so much time?
Residual energy, product residues and simultaneous work can affect cleaning. Coordination and authorisation determine whether work can start safely.